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5.11b, Sport, 40 ft (12 m),  Avg: 3.4 from 120 votes
FA: FFA Kevin Rauch, Mark Deffenbaugh, 2-27-05
Washington > South-W & Tacoma > Columbia Gorge > Ozone > (6) Shield Wall

Description

This is an awesome route to climb. It ascends two parallel cracks up a slightly overhanging face. Liebacks, positive edges, and even a jam or two will get you to the top. Fairly sustained, but manageable, this route is very featured and facilitates many possible sequences. The crux is protected with a bomb Number 3 C4 or equivalent in the obvious gap between the 4th and 5th bolts. I have heard, however, that the crux fall is long but clean if the cam is not placed.

Location

Directly left of the MD route

Protection

8 bolts and a blue C4 or equivalent

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Micah Klesick
Charlotte, NC
  5.11b
[Hide Comment] Good route. Once you have the sequence down it's not to hard. Aug 5, 2014
Daniel Bookless
Portland, OR
 
[Hide Comment] The sequence is stellar! it's also fun cause you have the option of place a #4 or running it out. Also crack climbing skills come in handy (you'll see) Apr 30, 2016
Micah Klesick
Charlotte, NC
  5.11b
[Hide Comment] #3, (3"). I doubt a #4 fits...? May 1, 2016
Louie Venchurro
Santa Rosa, CA
 
[Hide Comment] Red BD #1 fit and held my first two attempts! Jun 13, 2016
Kevin Shoemaker
Vancouver, WA
  5.11b
[Hide Comment] I don't see room for a #4 lol #3 c4 is perfect could also use a 2 or 1 if you don't have a 3. awesome route get on it Aug 22, 2018
[Hide Comment] Do you have enough energy to place the cam and clip it? Or should you just use that energy getting to the next bolt? Risking a (clean) fall. Your choice :-) May 8, 2021
[Hide Comment] Great route. More technically difficult than physically difficult. I placed a Red BD #1 in the crack. The bolt beneath the crack is loose but it’s not too bad yet. I will pack a wrench next time I’m out to see if it will tighten down. The rest of the bolts seemed fine to me. One of my favorites here. Apr 30, 2023
Michael Gregory
Portland, OR
 
[Hide Comment] Super classic route at Ozone. There are 2 cam options: A smaller cam just above the foothold, or a larger one higher up. I don't like the higher cam, as it blocks a great side pull. May 26, 2026